Flying from Beijing to Chicago: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Chicago. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct Beijing to Chicago flight is 14 hours.
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Beijing to Chicago with United Airlines at 12:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from PEK to ORD is with United Airlines at 12:00.
Leave enough time to make your Beijing to Chicago flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Chicago
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Chicago departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Start your trip at PEK and touch down at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Beijing to Chicago plane tickets leaving from PEK.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Beijing to Chicago flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
PEK is around 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Chicago flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Daxing International Airport and Chicago:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from the centre of Beijing in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Beijing to Chicago? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them landing within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is around 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from Beijing to Chicago has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Beijing to Chicago:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at MDW can help you lock in a better rate.
Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is around 129 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Beijing to Chicago.
Public transport can take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Be in control of the next part of your journey with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are reliable rental providers.
If you prefer a specific make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from RFD at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Beijing to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Chicago. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Chicago in January.
Before locking in your Beijing to Chicago tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Chicago, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are major attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
